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Home to Colorado State University and world-famous breweries, living in Fort Collins means having to deal with ever-changing weather. While experiencing all four seasons is a treat for most of us, lawns don’t feel the same way about change. But, you can help them — or better yet, let a pro do the hard work.

Enter LawnStarter; we connect you to expert, stress-free lawn care services, whether you're in Old Town, Cottonwood Glen, Buckingham Lake Area, or anywhere in between. Our pros are knowledgeable and have expertise in soil treatments, landscaping, grass protection, lawn renovations, adaptive mowing schedules, and more.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Fort Collins: 

Best Grass Types for Fort Collins

Fort Collins experiences low precipitation and a semi-arid climate: summers are hot and dry, rainfall is infrequent, and winters are snowy. Cool-season grasses keep up well with Northern Colorado’s conditions, but some homeowners incorporate warm-season varieties for a year-round green lawn.

• Kentucky Bluegrass: This cool-season variety is self-repairing and develops a lush, fine-textured lawn. It performs well in Fort Collins’s cold winters and survives drought thanks to deep roots.
• Fescue Blends: Cool-season tall and fine fescues are adapted to cool climates. Varieties like creeping red fescue have fine blades and good shade tolerance. They’re often mixed with other grass types to create diverse lawns.
• Buffalograss: Buffalograss is a warm-season, drought-tolerant grass. It needs less water to thrive, though it will go dormant in the winter.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? Mow cool-season grasses every 10 to 14 days during the spring and fall. For Buffalograss, mow every seven to 14 days during the summer and reduce the frequency to every 14 to 21 days in cooler months.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Fort Collins

Fort Collins lawns get their fair share of pests and diseases, no matter how cold it gets. They include:

• Leaf Lovers: Beware of sod webworms and armyworms that love to feast on grass blades, leading to lawn thinning and bare patches.
• Sap-Sucking Pests: Aphids and chinch bugs feed on grass sap and cause brown or yellow patches. They’re most active during dry and warm conditions.
• Root-Eating Pests: White grubs love to feed on grassroots and leave brown patches. 
• Fungal Diseases: Dollar spot and brown patch appear as circular patches of dead or brown grass and spread quickly. 

Other Outdoor Services We Offer in Fort Collins

Your Fort Collins lawn deserves more than just a trim. Our crew offers additional landscaping services, including:

• Tree and Shrub Care: LawnStarter’s pros provide pruning, disease management, and fertilization so your trees and shrubs are happy and healthy.
• Lawn Aeration: Our teams will aerate, allowing your lawn to develop deeper and stronger roots.
• Weed Management: Our pros apply effective and appropriate weed control solutions to keep your lawn safe from pesky invaders.

Are you ready to hand over the most laborious task on your to-do list to LawnStarter? No matter where you’re located in the city, we’ve got you covered.

Call, click, or download the LawnStarter app for your free quotes today. Reclaim your weekends and your relaxation time with a little help from our pros.